Maplewood, New Jersey vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 193.5% more expensive than Maplewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $146,764 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Maplewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Maplewood, New Jersey
Maplewood, NJ vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Maplewood, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  193.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower